New Delhi: NBCC (India) Limited, a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for the planning, design, and construction of the new Andhra Pradesh Bhavan in New Delhi at an estimated project cost of Rs 105.5 crore (excluding GST and PMC charges). The project will be executed on a turnkey deposit work basis.

The MoU was signed by Pravin Kumar, IAS, Resident Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh Bhavan, Government of Andhra Pradesh, and Anil Kumar, CGM (Engineering), NBCC (India) Ltd. The agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. K.P. Mahadevaswamy, Chairman and Managing Director, NBCC (India) Ltd., Arja Srikanth, Special Commissioner, Andhra Pradesh Bhavan, and Dr. Suman Kumar, Director (Commercial), NBCC (India) Ltd.

The new Andhra Pradesh Bhavan will have a proposed built-up area of approximately 2,49,000 sq. ft. As the designated executing agency, NBCC will oversee the entire project lifecycle through a structured approach. This includes the preparation of architectural concept plans, detailed structural drawings, contract management, open tendering, and construction.

Both organisations have also agreed to sign a separate MoU in the future for handing over the comprehensive annual maintenance of the building to NBCC or its subsidiary for a minimum period of five years.

The new building will serve as a modern administrative hub and showcase contemporary architecture in New Delhi. NBCC will utilise its expertise in project management and infrastructure development to deliver a high-quality facility that will support the Government of Andhra Pradesh's operations and presence in the national capital.

BI Bureau